First time with an inverter

[pasusan]

Our Roadtrek has an inverter for the TV & DVD player. There is a switch to turn the inverter on and off, and the TV & DVD don't work unless the switch is on. So, even if we're on shore power we have to turn on the inverter to watch a movie. Problem is we forget to turn it off when we go to bed and it runs all night... The owner's manual says to be sure to turn it off when not using.

Is there a way to switch to shore power when we're hooked up or maybe get a lighted switch for the inverter so we are reminded that it is on?

How does the average inverter user handle this?

[RJsfishin]

Mine is the same way. I did it because it is the simplest way so you don't need any transfer switches. If you on shore power, no need to turn it off. If you dry camping, it no biggee if you leave it on, just uses maybe a 1/2 amp of battery power.
And yes, I do have a lighted switch for the inverter, and still forget to turn it off now and then,....its no bigee